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It's Day 2 of sneaky peekies for Release Week at Taylored Expressions--it's a three for two Thursday on TSB, which means I have three projects showcasing two fab new sets releasing tomorrow! First up is the wonderful set, Birds of a Feather, illustrated by the uber-talented Nancy McKinney for the Whimsical Wishes line. You may be wondering about that second card above, and the answer is YES, I did use this set to also create some elegant hot air balloons! Read on to find out more...

My first card uses the branch from the coordinating Birds & Branch die set, which I used to make a reverse die-cut in some striking magenta paper. I stamped the birds and the lovely cage in white and added some coordinating paper from the Happy-Go-Lucky patterned paper collection. A nice fat pearl on a white ribbon finished off the simply sentimented card.

My next card was actually inspired by my mom-in-law, who was going through a hot-air balloon kick when I received this set. I was gazing at the pretty cages and noticed that they would indeed make beautiful balloons. The "basket" is actually the swing from the set, just turned upside down and colored with lines. Fun, yes? I just love it when stamps can be used for so many things!

The second set I'm featuring today is another in the adorable "Moka" collection (again, illustrated by Nancy McKinney), this time boasting a boy inspired by a certain famous "Justin" -- I was personally inspired by my own little rugrat, whose favorite color is yellow and who wears his own yellow hoodie. It's always hard to create cards for boys, and so I was doubly glad to see Justin join the Moka crew! With some fun, bright paper and a previously released star impression plate, I had a "slammin'" card to save for my not-so-little anymore baby boy's next b-day.

I hope you enjoyed today's sneak peeks -- tomorrow is release day, but in the meantime, don't forget to check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen (including our new teammate, Melody Rupple!) for more inspiration to get you in the creating mood!

21 comments:

Seriously Regina - I would love to live in your brain for awhile to get a drop of your creative genius! Negative branch images and upside down birdcages!! Whaaa?! Girl you are too much! (I am still recovering from the tightrope genius card!) I LOVE yourcute little Moka Justin - awwwww - so sweet - I love that its inspired by your little guy - love the yellow!!!big hugs!Sankari :)

Wow! Your first card using the branch die is absolutely stunning! I love how you 'cut' that part out and then added the birdcage! Love it! Moka Justin is adorable! and your hot air balloon card is beautiful too! Lots of inspiration here, thank you :)

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